Mechanical Critical Facilities Engineer, Data Center

Apple Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Critical Facilities Engineer to optimize and maintain mechanical systems in data centers. This full-time, in-person role focuses on HVAC systems, cooling strategies, and energy efficiency measures. Collaborating with engineers and IT professionals, you'll implement innovative solutions to enhance capacity and sustainability. This position offers the chance to be at the forefront of critical operations, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of vital infrastructure. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical industry experience or relevant degree with experience.
• Hands-on experience with chillers, pumps, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as onsite technical expert for mechanical infrastructure systems.
• Conduct troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis for mechanical failures and propose upgrades.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Maintenance

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Writing

Education

Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

HVAC Systems

Water Treatment Systems

Job description

Mechanical Critical Facilities Engineer, Data Center

Sparks, Nevada, United States Software and Services

Description

This full time in-person position will play a crucial role in optimizing and maintaining the mechanical systems that ensure the efficiency and performance of Apple data centers. You will bridge the technical and operational aspects of infrastructure, focusing on HVAC systems, cooling strategies, free-cooling technologies, water quality and consumption, and energy efficiency measures to meet the cooling requirements within the data center. You will collaborate with various partners including engineers, IT professionals, and facility managers, to develop and implement efficient solutions that improve capacity, availability, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Additionally, you will act as the primary operational mechanical engineering resource for the data center campus, providing technical advice and support throughout the entire lifecycle of Apple data centers—from project initiation to continuous improvement. This role requires continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends and technologies, ensuring that you bring innovative and efficient solutions to critical data center operations.

Responsibilities

1. Act as the onsite technical expert for mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment, focusing on hands-on field operations.
2. Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
3. Plan resource, author, or approve operations procedures for mechanical repair, retrofit, and maintenance, emphasizing risk mitigation.
4. Coordinate across teams to implement organizational initiatives, processes and maintenance strategies in alignment with standards.
5. Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) oversight for construction projects and maintenance activities.
6. Supervise asset age and health, and create predictive plans and procedures for replacement or refurbishment to prevent failures and/or reduce downtime.
7. Contribute to the mechanical safety program, training, procedural development/review and incident response.
8. Lead and/or participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify mechanical equipment failures, and develop effective Remediation Plans to address and resolve issues.
9. Propose data center upgrades to enhance efficiency, capacity, and reliability.
10. Produce technical reports with recommendations to mitigate availability risks.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant mechanical industry experience, or an Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in maintaining, diagnosing, and testing mechanical systems such as chillers, evaporative cooling, DX cooling, water distribution, pumps, motors, or similar equipment in data center or comparable environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach and lift as required, on a continuous basis, with items that can weigh up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work extended hours within a Data Center Environment and typically within a heat range of 60 degrees Fahrenheit upwards of 110 degrees Fahrenheit while following OSHA driven work rest cycles.
• Ability to climb and use a ladder varying in types from A-Frame to extension ladders at various heights.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant mechanical industry experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in critical facility operations with experience in or knowledge of procedure-based work.
• Experience interpreting blueprints, CAD drawings, and mechanical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings.
• Experience in maintaining mechanical systems for large-scale high-density data centers.
• Understanding of water treatment, filtration, testing, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong technical writing and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.